Student Resources

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ArcGIS Online (Gr. 1-12)

ArcGIS offers a variety of tools that empower staff and students to connect people, locations, and data using interactive maps. The GIS mapping software enables educators and students to create maps, share maps, and collaborate on maps. Further, the tool allows for the creation, collection and analysis of data in subjects such as Geography, History, Social Studies, Science, and more.

Once on the ArcGIS website, click the ‘Sign In’ button on the top right. Then click the ‘YCDSB’ blue button. At this point, Teachers and Students login using their Single Sign-On credentials.

Archives of Ontario

The Archives of Ontario has a section on their website called “Exhibits”. This section explores a number of topics relevant to Ontario, Canadian History, and North American History.

Canada’s Digital Collections

This Web site is one of the richest, most significant sources of Canadian content on the Internet.

EcoKids

EcoKids is an environmental action program that educates and inspires young Canadians from ages 7-12 with topical environmental information, interactive games, and hands-on activities. At the heart of our program is our multi-award-winning EcoKids website (ecokids.ca), which is an interactive environmental website for children, their families and educators in Canada.

ExploreLearning Gizmos (Gr. 7-12)

ExploreLearning offers the world’s largest library of interactive online simulations for math and science education in grades 7-12. We call these simulations Gizmos.

TVO Mathify (Gr. 4-12)

Build your math skills and confidence with a personalized math coach.

Now serving grades 4-12!

Tutors are available online Mondays – Fridays from 9:00am to 9:00pm ET, and Saturday and Sundays from 3:00pm to 9:00pm ET.